2009 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · KN09 BDV
2009 Ford Focus (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 183,320 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN09 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 183,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN09 BDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Ford Focus (KN09 BDV) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
KN09 BDV Mileage History
- 05/10/2022168,154 mi
- 17/10/2023176,054 mi+7,900 mi
- 11/10/2024181,079 mi+5,025 mi
- 23/10/2024181,122 mi+43 mi
- 13/10/2025183,320 mi+2,198 mi
Average of roughly 5,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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